Tinubu Breaks Silence On Why Ambassadorial Appointments Were Delayed (Video)

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that the delay in appointing Nigerian ambassadors stems from the complexity of the process and his resolve not to “appoint just anybody” into such sensitive positions.

In a video message released on Tuesday, the President revealed that while he still has “some slots” left for ambassadorial nominees, assembling a credible list has proven challenging.

“I couldn’t appoint everyone I wanted to at once, thank you for your patience so far. I still have some ambassadorial positions available, and while many people are eager to fill them, carefully stitching those names together is not an easy task,” Tinubu said.

He emphasised that his immediate priority remains fixing the economy and restoring hope to Nigerians before finalising diplomatic postings.

“First of all, we must heal the economy and bring hope to our people — that is why we are here, and that hope is real. Thank you for believing in me,” he added.

The President also expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their patience and understanding, assuring that the ambassadorial appointments would be announced in due course.

The last batch of envoys was appointed under the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, he has faced growing pressure from citizens and interest groups to unveil his list, as several diplomatic missions continue to operate without substantive heads.